Summer movies aren’t defined by when they’re released, but by how they feel. Over the past decade, filmmakers have delivered plenty of films that capture the energy of summer. From coming-of-age stories and road trips to holidays, these films capture the many sides of summer on screen.
Now that we have just entered the very hot season, it’s the perfect time to lean into films that match this time of year. Not everyone will be staying in to watch movies in the heat, but for those who enjoy a warm evening watch, these summer-set stories really hit differently in the middle of the season.
